AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsGeckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph at true scale

Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph

Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition at true scale

Chronotimer Sports Edition

Diameter

45mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.8mm

Thickness

n/a

12.3mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$280

lowest

$782

Movement

Quartz

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
41.5mm
Thickness
n/a
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.8mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Charcoal
Maroon

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$782
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph's airplane-inspired dial design and comfortable wearability, with the leather strap and clasp noted as soft and requiring no break-in. However, one owner flags that the case, crown, and glass crystal fitment "left a LOT to be desired" and felt cheap, and the mineral glass is acknowledged as prone to scratching. The AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph is also considered overpriced for its features, though appealing when found on sale. On balance, owners find the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph appealing for its design and comfort, though some have concerns about case finishing and the mineral crystal at its price point.

Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The Geckota Maroon Red strap is considered decent with good colors by one owner, but the red stripes are too thick and the lines are too close together, and it is also noted as being too long with "meh" colors compared to other options. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Geckota Maroon Red strap to be a functional accessory with some aesthetic drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The polished and brushed steel case finishing is a shared strength. The hand-wound mechanical chronograph movement is also a consistent point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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